Pinot Noir Tasting in San Antonio
Scenic Loop Cafe Restaurant
Tasted Saturday, May 8, 2010 by macker100 with 587 views
Introduction
A tasting of top pinots from California and Oregon at the Scenic Loop Cafe in San Antonio. This year's event topped last year's as the quality was notably higher. The Gainey pinot was the overwhelming favorite of the crowd. The Oregon pinots did not fair well in group rankings. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Boerne Wine Club
2006 Scott Paul Cellars Pinot Noir La Paulée 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
My WOTN #1, Group #6 Beautiful ruby red color, with nose of strawberries and spice box. Delicate palate with strawberry, cinnamon, and a little nutmeg, classic Oregon pinot. Very smooth with strong finish. My favorite of tasting.
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2008 Carhartt Vineyard Pinot Noir 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
My #2, Group #5 Strawberry color and nose of earth and currants. Palate is full of great pepper notes with some strong minerality. Solid finish with superb balance.
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2006 Row Eleven Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
My #3, Group #4. Nose of dark red berries and toffee. Spicy notes on palate of cherry, coffee with nice acidity. I prefer the 2005 version, but this is high quality California pinot.
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2007 Gainey Pinot Noir Limited Selection 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
My #4, Group #1 Delicious Santa Rita Hill pinot with nose of currant and cherries. Silky mouthfeel with crisp acidity, root beer and spice. WOTN for group.
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2007 Cargasacchi Pinot Noir Estate Cargasacchi Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
My #5, Group #8. Toasty oak and cherry aromas. Nice cassis fruit with a bit of oak, with some meaty notes. Fine tannins on finish.
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2005 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge
My #6 Group #7. A moderate ruby red color with nose of strawberries. Palate had a lot of earth, with some oak with savory herbs. Nice acidity with a touch of olives and red fruit on finish.
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2006 Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 88 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
My #7, Group #9 Nose of flowers and cherries. Palate has some rich oak with a little spice and roasted cherries. Nice sweet finish.
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2007 Cardwell Hill Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
My #8, Group #11 Classic and very earthy Washington Pinot. The wine had a ruby red color. The nose was typical light red cherries and earth. Solid berry finish with nice acidity.
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2007 Lucia Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
My #9, Group #2 Intense nose with wild berries and plums. A fruit-forward taste with rich currant, cherries and a touch of peppery mint. A little rich for my palate.
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2006 Roco Pinot Noir 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
My #10, Group #10. Nose of dried strawberries and earth. Palate smooth with notes of plumbs, strawberries, and racy acidity. Moderate finish.
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2004 Gruet Winery Pinot Noir Barrel Select 86 Points
USA, New Mexico
My #11, Group #13 First New Mexico wine I have tried. The medium ruby-colored 2004 offers a sweet nose of smoky cherries with notes of pomegranate. Palate has raspberries and plums on a medium bodied finish.
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2007 Domaine Joseph Voillot Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
My #12, Group #3. Only French wine at tasting. Good Bourgogne for the price. Light ruby color, very northern Oregon like on both the nose and palate. Light cherry finish with some earthy notes
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2007 BearBoat Pinot Noir 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
My #13, Group #12 An earthy, dusty Bearboat has good red fruit notes with palate of raspberries, vanilla, and nutmeg. Finish not up to par with other pinots at event.
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